Scale Overview
The False Self Scale – Relationships with Other Christians (FSS-ROC) was developed by Sippola, Buchanan, & Kehoe (2007). It is designed to measure False Self in Relationships. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 7 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 7 to 35. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low False Self (High Authenticity): 7 – 17
- Moderate False Self: 18 – 28
- High False Self (Low Authenticity): 29 – 35
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.